Synthesis of 2',3'-Differentiated Ribonucleosides via Glycosylation. Reactions with 2-O-Me or 2-O-TBDMS Ribofuranose Derivatives. 1. Pyrimidine Series

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/jo00341a005

The synthesis of 2',3' asymmetrically substituted pyrimidine ribonucleosides in 70-95percent yields by using modified Vorbruggen conditions with "nonparticipating" 2-O-CH3 and 2-O-TBDMS ribofuranoses is described.Such compounds are useful synthons for oligoribonucleotide synthesis, including incorporation of "rare" bases.New and practically useful conditions for placement (using 1,2,4-triazole) and removal (KF/crown ether) of the tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) protecting group are also reported.